New York NCII Law: Your Rights Under State and Federal Law
New York Penal Law § 245.15 makes unlawful dissemination of intimate images a Class A misdemeanor. The TAKE IT DOWN Act creates a federal 48-hour removal obligation that New York victims can assert against all major platforms.
New York enacted § 245.15 to criminalize the intentional distribution of intimate images without consent when the intent is to cause harm. New York also enacted Civil Rights Law § 52-b providing civil damages for NCII. The New York Attorney General's Office has pursued enforcement actions against NCII distributors. Combined with the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act, New York victims have strong legal tools for both content removal and legal accountability. ScanErase's scan finds every platform hosting your images and documents them for New York state proceedings.
What to do now: removal and legal steps
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Upload your face photo for a full scan 2.4 billion face embeddings searched across all covered platforms.
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Review your results dashboard All identified hosting URLs shown privately.
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Send TAKE IT DOWN Act notices Federal 223a notices with binding 48-hour deadlines.
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Document for New York proceedings Your exposure report supports civil and criminal actions in New York courts.
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Report to NYPD or local police Your exposure report supports a § 245.15 criminal report.
Frequently asked questions
What are the penalties under New York § 245.15?
First offense is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year). Repeat offenses or cases involving minors can be charged as Class E felonies (up to 4 years).
Can I sue civilly in New York?
Yes. New York Civil Rights Law § 52-b provides a civil cause of action with compensatory and punitive damages.
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